We are going to look at some of the top toys in 2012 for boys and girls. By the time you're done reading, you should have a very good idea of what the hot toys are going to be this year so that you can get your Christmas shopping done early, relax and actually enjoy the holidays this year!
Top Toys for Baby and Toddler Girls
LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer - The pink version of the LeapPad tablet is great for smaller girls who are into learning. At early ages, it is easier for children to learn and pick up on things. And with this they will not only be learning from the software, but also how to operate electronics.Move and Crawl Ball - The classic is still around, but it's now made from different materials that will hold up better over time. Not to mention it has probably been safety tested quite a bit.
Best Toys for School Age Girls
LEGO Duplo Cinderella's Carriage 6153 -For older girls who are into LEGO bricks in a big way, this is the perfect gift - especially if they are also into Disney Princesses.Disney Princess Ultimate Doll Collection - For girls who love Disney and love Princesses from Disney, this is going to be the ultimate gift for sure. It has all the major characters from all your favorite Disney movies.
Great Toys for Tween and Teen Girls
Apples to Apples Party Game Box - For girls who like games and being social, this is a great way for a group of girls (or girls and boys) to enjoy an afternoon get together.Bananagrams Anagram Game - Like Scrabble (in a way) without the board (but with the tiles) this is a great game for older girls who like intellectual pursuits. It comes with an adorable yellow banana bag as well, making it easy to keep everything together in one place.
Popular Toys for Toddler and Baby Boys
Fisher Price Soothe & Glow Seahorse - The green (or pink) version of this adorable plush toy is great for younger boys who want something they can call their own - something they can carry around, control and count on.Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Puppy - Inexpensive, super cute and reliable are just a few of the good qualities of this puppy from Fisher Price. You know the brand already, but get ready for this cute pup to dominate sales in 2012.
Best Toys for Boys in School
Razor Pro XX Scooter - For athletic boys who like to be outdoors a lot, this Razor scooter is set to be huge in 2012. It's available at a good price when you consider the high quality of the Razor brand.NERF Dart Tag Swarmfire Blaster - NERF has been popular for years and will continue to be huge for years to come. In 2012, expect to hear about this Swarmfire Blaster. While parents may not understand it, some young boys are going to really, really want it.
Hot Toys for Teen and Tween Boys
Air Hogs Heli-Cage R/C Helicopter - Yes, RC helicopters and cars are still popular with boys. And these days, there are quite a few choices out there. Expect the Air Hogs name to ring out a lot this holiday season.LEGO City Space Shuttle 3367 - Older boys who still love building are going to like the Space Shuttle set - especially if they are into space. Hopefully by 2013 there will be a new Mars rover set coming out!
Beyond the list of a few toys that are going to be hot in 2012, you really need to listen to the child who will be getting the gift. They are going to be able to tell you what they want the most.
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Wednesday, 29 August 2012
What to Get an 11 Year Old Boy This Christmas
If you are wondering what to get an 11 year old boy this Christmas, we have a list of ideas that should give you some assistance. Buying for a boy this age can be tricky - especially if you're not around them all the time. As their tastes can change quickly from week to week at this age, you really need to put some thought into any gift you want to get them.
Here are some general ideas on great Christmas gift ideas for 11 year old boys. Although it is not an extensive list, it should give you some good ideas on what to get for a boy this age.
Video Games - If you know the boy is into video games, try to find out what game system or console they have so that you can get a game that will work. Also make sure it is age appropriate and something they do not have already. Sometimes, a membership to something like GameFly where you rent games like movies is a better idea.
Sports - From basketballs to footballs to blankets or other memorabilia, there are quite a few cool gifts you can get a boy who is into sports. Again, though, you are going to have to do a little homework in order to get something they are going to like. The best way to do this is to know what sport they are into the most and also find out what they are wanting or needing.
Books - This is not going to be a good gift for all boys, but for those who are not so much into sports, it can be the best gift ever. Whether it is the Choose Your Own Adventure books or something like the Percy series, there is something for everyone out there. You may have trouble finding an actual bookstore these days, but there are a lot of places you can buy books online. Try to support your local bookstore if you can, however.
Games - Beyond video games, there are also board games that some boys may want. Whether it is the Mindflex game (that's a lot cheaper for Christmas 2012) or a classic board game like Risk, there are quite a few games that 11 year old boys would want this year for Christmas.
These are just a few of the many great gifts you can get a boy who is 11 years old. The most important thing to remember is that the more you know about the boy, the better gift you are going to be able to give them. Make sure you take some time to find out what they might want.
This does not mean you should automatically get anything or everything on their list. Instead, use it as a guide for finding something they will like but at the same time will allow you to put your own personal touch on the gift. This can make the Christmas gift a lot more special - something they keep with them at least until they go off to college or move out of the house.
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Here are some general ideas on great Christmas gift ideas for 11 year old boys. Although it is not an extensive list, it should give you some good ideas on what to get for a boy this age.
Video Games - If you know the boy is into video games, try to find out what game system or console they have so that you can get a game that will work. Also make sure it is age appropriate and something they do not have already. Sometimes, a membership to something like GameFly where you rent games like movies is a better idea.
Sports - From basketballs to footballs to blankets or other memorabilia, there are quite a few cool gifts you can get a boy who is into sports. Again, though, you are going to have to do a little homework in order to get something they are going to like. The best way to do this is to know what sport they are into the most and also find out what they are wanting or needing.
Books - This is not going to be a good gift for all boys, but for those who are not so much into sports, it can be the best gift ever. Whether it is the Choose Your Own Adventure books or something like the Percy series, there is something for everyone out there. You may have trouble finding an actual bookstore these days, but there are a lot of places you can buy books online. Try to support your local bookstore if you can, however.
Games - Beyond video games, there are also board games that some boys may want. Whether it is the Mindflex game (that's a lot cheaper for Christmas 2012) or a classic board game like Risk, there are quite a few games that 11 year old boys would want this year for Christmas.
These are just a few of the many great gifts you can get a boy who is 11 years old. The most important thing to remember is that the more you know about the boy, the better gift you are going to be able to give them. Make sure you take some time to find out what they might want.
This does not mean you should automatically get anything or everything on their list. Instead, use it as a guide for finding something they will like but at the same time will allow you to put your own personal touch on the gift. This can make the Christmas gift a lot more special - something they keep with them at least until they go off to college or move out of the house.
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Why Every Little Boy Wants a Nerf Gun
If you have ever wondered why every little boy wants a Nerf gun, we are going to delve into the topic so that you can come away with a little understanding. After you're done reading, you're going to see why this is one of the most coveted toys for boys of all ages. Gone are the days of the Red Rider BB Gun (that could shoot your eye out) as seen in movies like Christmas Story. Today, Nerf guns offer a safe and fun alternative for all types of boys.
Here is a rundown of the top reasons boys love Nerf guns.
Fun - One of the main reasons that boys love Nerf guns is that they are a lot of fun. When playing and pretending, there's nothing better than being able to tell when a shot actually hits someone.Cool - Beyond just being fun, Nerf guns are also very cool. There are so many different designs and styles these days, that there is truly something for every little boy, no matter what they like.Awesome - Okay, maybe we are going a bit overboard here, but there has been more than one boy in history who has called Nerf toys awesome - especially the guns that shoot harmless Nerf darts.Props - When playing games like war or space aliens, there's nothing like having guns that actually fire a weapon and know if you hit someone. While water guns are nice, you don't want to get wet every day.Easy - Nerf weapons are also very easy to understand - even the Nerf crossbow. Just point and shoot - what is easier than that? The fact that they're so easy makes them great for younger boys as well.
Additionally, parents and grandparents love them because they offer a safe alternative - even for the most destructive of young boys. Here are some other reasons parents love that small boys love Nerf guns.
Price - One of the biggest reasons parents like guns from Nerf is that they're so reasonably priced. This is especially true when you consider the high quality of the toys and how they will hold up over time.Quality - Additionally, parents love the quality of Nerf. They know the toy guns are going to stand up to the test of time and not fall apart or break after being played with once or twice.Safety - Again, it's important to note that Nerf toys are safe when used as directed. You want to make sure you follow age suggestions when buying the toys, but this is not hard to do at all.
As you can clearly see, there are quite a few reasons why every little boy wants a Nerf gun - as well as many reasons why parents love them as well. Whether you are shopping for a birthday gift or for the holidays, going with a classic Nerf toy is always a good choice for boys on your shopping list.
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Here is a rundown of the top reasons boys love Nerf guns.
Fun - One of the main reasons that boys love Nerf guns is that they are a lot of fun. When playing and pretending, there's nothing better than being able to tell when a shot actually hits someone.Cool - Beyond just being fun, Nerf guns are also very cool. There are so many different designs and styles these days, that there is truly something for every little boy, no matter what they like.Awesome - Okay, maybe we are going a bit overboard here, but there has been more than one boy in history who has called Nerf toys awesome - especially the guns that shoot harmless Nerf darts.Props - When playing games like war or space aliens, there's nothing like having guns that actually fire a weapon and know if you hit someone. While water guns are nice, you don't want to get wet every day.Easy - Nerf weapons are also very easy to understand - even the Nerf crossbow. Just point and shoot - what is easier than that? The fact that they're so easy makes them great for younger boys as well.
Additionally, parents and grandparents love them because they offer a safe alternative - even for the most destructive of young boys. Here are some other reasons parents love that small boys love Nerf guns.
Price - One of the biggest reasons parents like guns from Nerf is that they're so reasonably priced. This is especially true when you consider the high quality of the toys and how they will hold up over time.Quality - Additionally, parents love the quality of Nerf. They know the toy guns are going to stand up to the test of time and not fall apart or break after being played with once or twice.Safety - Again, it's important to note that Nerf toys are safe when used as directed. You want to make sure you follow age suggestions when buying the toys, but this is not hard to do at all.
As you can clearly see, there are quite a few reasons why every little boy wants a Nerf gun - as well as many reasons why parents love them as well. Whether you are shopping for a birthday gift or for the holidays, going with a classic Nerf toy is always a good choice for boys on your shopping list.
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Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Why Replicas Are a Thing of the Past
Collecting Models of Prehistoric Animals
A Natural History museum is not the only place where one can see models of prehistoric animals. Thanks to an increasing number of figure and replica manufacturers there has been a big increase in the number of plastic dinosaur models and toys available. It may not be practical for your average householder to have a life-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex
at home but they can become a dinosaur model collector and enjoy learning about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals as they build up their collection.
Originally, an industry dominated by European figure makers, usually long-established, family run firms which designed and produced dinosaur models in-house, there has been an increase in the number of replicas designed, as well as produced in the Far East. The industry is now truly global and there is an ever increasing number of dinosaur and prehistoric animal model collectors. Naturally, children collect these models and toys, they are great for encouraging creative, imaginative play. However, there are many serious collectors who have a passion for collecting ranges, especially those that are hand-painted and relatively rare.
Replicas Certified by Palaeontologists
In the late 1980's, Safari Ltd began to make a range of plastic, scale model dinosaurs which had been approved and authenticated by palaeontologists at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh, United States). This company was not the first to do so, one example of an earlier museum/manufacturer relationship was the partnership between a Leicester based model manufacturer and the Natural History Museum of London (England). The company, called Invicta made a range of single-coloured plastic dinosaur and prehistoric animal replicas. Each model was approved by the scientists at the Natural History Museum and they could be purchased at the Museum's shop. The figures ranged in size from a nine centimetre long model of Scelidosaurus to much larger models, representing much larger dinosaur such as the Diplodocus. These dinosaurs were designed to be seen together as a collection and they were roughly in 1:45 scale. Invicta stopped making these prehistoric animal plastic and vinyl models in the late 1990s and although they only cost a few pounds each when they were first sold, collectors now pay many more times the original sale price in order to add a replica to their collection.
A Hedge Against Inflation
The serious dinosaur model collector can build up a collection worth a small fortune by careful buying and not removing the model from any packaging or taking off any tags that the model has. Schleich models (a German based replica model maker), regularly retires models and these quickly become highly sort after. Just like fine wine such models can quickly increase in value as they are no longer available for sale in shops and collectors can find that their hobby actually becomes a serious investment as well as a hedge against inflation.
Prehistoric Animal Models are Popular Too
It is not just dinosaur models that enthuse both old and young alike. Bullyland (another German based model maker), recently re-introduced a limited edition set of their prehistoric mammals and early human figures. Originally marketed under the brands "Prehistoric Time" and "Cave People" this series of models featured nine prehistoric animals from after the Age of Reptiles and a set of six hominid figures which depicted the ascent of human kind from the apes through the Australopithecines to Neanderthals and eventually modern humans. This model re-issue has proved to be a big hit with dinosaur fans and model collectors who have got an opportunity to purchase any models they missed out on first time around.
Whether it is young children keen to play with their dinosaur models, or indeed the serious collector building up an impressive collection, one thing is for certain, replicas are a thing of the past. Depicting past history through plastic models and showing the types of creatures that once roamed our planet has led to a big demand for prehistoric animal replicas.
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A Natural History museum is not the only place where one can see models of prehistoric animals. Thanks to an increasing number of figure and replica manufacturers there has been a big increase in the number of plastic dinosaur models and toys available. It may not be practical for your average householder to have a life-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex
at home but they can become a dinosaur model collector and enjoy learning about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals as they build up their collection.
Originally, an industry dominated by European figure makers, usually long-established, family run firms which designed and produced dinosaur models in-house, there has been an increase in the number of replicas designed, as well as produced in the Far East. The industry is now truly global and there is an ever increasing number of dinosaur and prehistoric animal model collectors. Naturally, children collect these models and toys, they are great for encouraging creative, imaginative play. However, there are many serious collectors who have a passion for collecting ranges, especially those that are hand-painted and relatively rare.
Replicas Certified by Palaeontologists
In the late 1980's, Safari Ltd began to make a range of plastic, scale model dinosaurs which had been approved and authenticated by palaeontologists at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh, United States). This company was not the first to do so, one example of an earlier museum/manufacturer relationship was the partnership between a Leicester based model manufacturer and the Natural History Museum of London (England). The company, called Invicta made a range of single-coloured plastic dinosaur and prehistoric animal replicas. Each model was approved by the scientists at the Natural History Museum and they could be purchased at the Museum's shop. The figures ranged in size from a nine centimetre long model of Scelidosaurus to much larger models, representing much larger dinosaur such as the Diplodocus. These dinosaurs were designed to be seen together as a collection and they were roughly in 1:45 scale. Invicta stopped making these prehistoric animal plastic and vinyl models in the late 1990s and although they only cost a few pounds each when they were first sold, collectors now pay many more times the original sale price in order to add a replica to their collection.
A Hedge Against Inflation
The serious dinosaur model collector can build up a collection worth a small fortune by careful buying and not removing the model from any packaging or taking off any tags that the model has. Schleich models (a German based replica model maker), regularly retires models and these quickly become highly sort after. Just like fine wine such models can quickly increase in value as they are no longer available for sale in shops and collectors can find that their hobby actually becomes a serious investment as well as a hedge against inflation.
Prehistoric Animal Models are Popular Too
It is not just dinosaur models that enthuse both old and young alike. Bullyland (another German based model maker), recently re-introduced a limited edition set of their prehistoric mammals and early human figures. Originally marketed under the brands "Prehistoric Time" and "Cave People" this series of models featured nine prehistoric animals from after the Age of Reptiles and a set of six hominid figures which depicted the ascent of human kind from the apes through the Australopithecines to Neanderthals and eventually modern humans. This model re-issue has proved to be a big hit with dinosaur fans and model collectors who have got an opportunity to purchase any models they missed out on first time around.
Whether it is young children keen to play with their dinosaur models, or indeed the serious collector building up an impressive collection, one thing is for certain, replicas are a thing of the past. Depicting past history through plastic models and showing the types of creatures that once roamed our planet has led to a big demand for prehistoric animal replicas.
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